Description
Creamy Pulled Chicken Taquitos are a delightful treat that combines tender, seasoned chicken with a rich, cheesy filling, all encased in crispy tortillas. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy family dinners, these taquitos are sure to impress with their satisfying crunch and mouthwatering flavors. With just ten minutes of preparation and cooking time, they make an excellent choice for a quick meal. Customize your taquitos with fresh toppings like cilantro, lime, and avocado for an added burst of flavor. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, these creamy chicken taquitos will be a hit at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Avocado oil (for frying)
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and corn until well mixed.
- Place about ½ cup of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom.
- Once hot, add the taquitos seam side down; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes each).
- Transfer to a towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and cool slightly.
- Serve hot with fresh toppings of cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg